Sometimes, it's the phone calls you don't get that can change your life. Patriots defensive back Dell Pettus experienced one of those moments last Tuesday when the team trimmed its roster to 53 players. The undrafted safety from Troy University made the team after entering training camp with long odds.
I keep saying it, but it really means a lot to me. It’s a blessing, a blessing from God. A lot of people wish they could be in this situation, and I appreciate it. I know it’s a big deal and something that I hold very close to my heart.
Fast, quick-twitch, brings the classroom to the field. He really doesn't repeat the same mistakes over and over. He’s very coachable, he asks the right questions, and he went out there and put it all together. He made some good plays and showed some special teams value.
The Patriots’ 19-year streak of having at least one undrafted rookie make the team was snapped last season. Last week, coach Jerod Mayo...
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